CENOBIO DE VALERÓN: THE ANCIENT ABORIGINAL GRANARY
On the slopes of a volcanic mountain in the north of Gran Canaria lies the Cenobio de Valerón, a archaeological site very particular. It is a large collective barn dug into the rock more than 800 years ago by the island's ancient inhabitants, the Guanches. The complex has more than 300 interconnected cavities used to store food and other important objects. This place shows how ingenious the inhabitants of Gran Canaria were in the past.
Why Visit the Cenobio de Valerón
- It is a journey through the history of the canary aborigines to understand how they lived and organised themselves.
- It is an impressive structure, with caves perfectly carved into the rock volcanic.
- From the site you can see a beautiful view of the surrounding valley.
- The route to visit it is simple, well-marked and safe.
📍How to get there
By car: it takes about 20 minutes from Las Palmas, following the GC-291 road.
By bus: there are lines connecting the site to neighbouring cities.
On foot: from the car park it is a short walk to the entrance.
The Cenobio de Valerón is an interesting place for those who want to learn about the ancient history of Gran Canaria and see a unique archaeological site.
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